Razor-clam digging may begin Jan. 27-29

Razor-clam lovers could get another chance to dig into most coastal beaches later this month.

The final marine-toxin test for razor clams were taken on Tuesday, and if levels show the clams are safe to eat, then digging will be open Jan. 27-29 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Kalaloch from noon to midnight each day. Copalis Beach will be closed.

Low tides: Jan. 27, minus-0.3 feet at 5 p.m.; Jan. 28, -0.7 at 5:49 p.m.; and Jan. 29, -1.0 at 6:34 p.m. To find out if the season is approved, see the state Fish and Wildlife Department Web site, wdfw.wa.gov.

Rossland Winter Carnival is Jan. 27-29 in Rossland, B.C., the location of Red Resort. The event includes luge racing and a fireworks show. Details: www.rossland.com/Events/Carnival.html.

Free classes will be held this month for people who want to help prevent poaching of the state's fish and wildlife. The two-hour training sessions are sponsored by state Fish and Wildlife, the Eyes in the Woods Association and other outdoor organizations and sporting goods stores.

Meetings are 7-9 p.m.: Today at 3680 Old Belfair Highway (360-871-8400); and Jan. 26 at 5016 N.E. Thurston Way in Vancouver (360-513-3725). For a list of other training sessions, see wdfw.wa.gov.

Come learn about volunteer opportunities at Discovery Park's open house 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Visitor Center, 3801 W. Government Way in Seattle. Meet volunteers, talk to park staff and find out what positions suit your need. Details: 206-386-4231.

The Poverty Bay Power Squadron is offering boating-safety classes in Des Moines, Federal Way/Tacoma and Kent. The classes begin in February with the final one occurring in May. Details: 253-288-0957 or usps.org/localusps/pbps.

Washington Volkssport Association is sponsoring a winter volksmarch along with free admission and half-price tram rides at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville on Feb. 4-5. Registration is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tram rides must be purchased by 2 p.m. Details: 360-832-6117 or www.nwtrek.org.

Edmonds Laebugton Salmon Chapter meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. in Edmonds. Randy Doucet from Three Rivers Marine and Tackle will discuss techniques with various terminal tackle. Details: www.geocities.com/edmonds_laebugten/ or 425-742-6791.

Meetings are 7-9 p.m. today at Tacoma La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1425 E. 27th St.; Friday, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N.; Tuesday at Wenatchee Convention Center, 201 N. Wenatchee Ave. and next week in Pasco and Spokane.

To view proposals, see the Web, wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/seasonsetting/

The Orvis Store, 911 Bellevue Way N.E. in Bellevue, is hosting a free fly-fishing seminar, 1 p.m. Saturday, titled "Hello Dolly! — Flyfishing for Dollies." Fly-fisherman and writer Preston Singletary will discuss how to catch Dolly Varden trout. Details: 425-452-9138.

Mark Yuasa can be reached at 206-464-8780; e-mail: outdoorsnotes@seattletimes.com; fax: 206-464-3255; address: P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111.